Electrical Technician Jobs

Explore Electrical Technician jobs for experienced professionals ready to maintain, troubleshoot, test, and improve electrical equipment and systems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles that may suit technicians with advanced expertise, industry certifications, and a strong record of solving complex technical problems.

What Electrical Technicians Do

Electrical Technicians install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Depending on the role, they may work with industrial machinery, power distribution, controls, instrumentation, motors, or electronic components. They use technical drawings, diagnostic tools, and safety procedures to identify faults, support reliable operations, and document their work.

Industries and Work Environments

Electrical Technician opportunities can be found across manufacturing, utilities, energy, aerospace, telecommunications, building systems, and other technical fields. Work settings range from production floors and laboratories to power facilities and customer sites. Responsibilities and schedules vary by employer, equipment, and operational needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek knowledge of electrical principles, troubleshooting, equipment testing, and workplace safety. Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, automation, instrumentation, or high-voltage systems can be valuable for specialized positions. Requirements vary; some employers prefer a technical degree or vocational training, relevant certifications, and several years of hands-on experience.

Find Electrical Technician Jobs on Ladders

Search Electrical Technician openings on Ladders to discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and locations, then focus your search on opportunities that match your technical background and career goals. Compensation and qualifications vary by position.

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$148K - $210K *

Join us to lead and grow the power engineering team, managing high-level projects in substation design and grid integration. Drive technical excellence and strategic initiatives while shaping our serv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on optimizing manufacturing design software. Collaborate with engineering to enhance efficiency and provide top-tier support and training for us...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance wi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative rail transit projects, managing complex CBTC systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional network support. As a Network Engineer, you'll tackle technical challenges, enhance client systems, and collaborate with teammates to drive innov...

Charlotte, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining secure cloud and infrastructure solutions while collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional client support and proactive maintenan...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion advanced protective relaying solutions by leading commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting efforts across diverse substations. Leverage your expertise to enhance reliability and mentor jun...

Ogden, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Support product portfolio activities by leveraging technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction, resolve challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving effective solutions in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $170K *

Champion electrical engineering excellence by leading installation standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in warehouse systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...

Reno, NVRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $109K *

Support on-site technical services, including installations, audits, and troubleshooting for packaging machinery. Drive improvements and train technicians while ensuring high-quality customer interact...

Washington, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems across substations. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians...

Lubbock, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and op...

Altoona, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in commissioning and testing advanced protective relaying systems. Lead projects in complex environments, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior t...

Corpus Christi, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems across diverse substations, ensuring reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians and collaborati...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring junior technicians and co...

Tyler, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead mission-critical projects by commissioning and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution...

Midland, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead mission-critical projects by overseeing commissioning and testing of protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and safety while mentoring junior technicians in a d...

Port Arthur, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower mission-critical projects by leading the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability across generation, transmission, and di...

Evansville, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations while mentoring ju...

Provo, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion reliability in complex environments by leading the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying systems across generation, transmission, and distribution substa...

Terre Haute, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the commissioning and testing of protective relaying systems in complex environments, ensuring reliability across generation, transmission, and distribution substations whi...

State College, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career with a Lead Protection and Control Technician role, overseeing commissioning and testing of advanced protective relaying systems in complex environments, while mentoring junior tec...

New Castle, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K *

Engage with customers to expertly start up, troubleshoot, and repair Data Center HVAC equipment. Collaborate independently on projects, ensuring equipment functionality while offering training and tec...

Utah, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $124K *

Lead the charge in utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on generator interconnection applications, power system studies, and advanced grid evaluations to support clients in optimizing thei...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Electrical Technician do?question toggle

    An Electrical Technician installs, tests, inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical equipment and systems. Duties vary by industry and may involve industrial machinery, controls, power distribution, or instrumentation.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Electrical Technician jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and role. Employers may look for vocational or technical education, hands-on experience, knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting, and relevant certifications. Specialized positions may require experience with PLCs, automation, or high-voltage systems.

  • Where do Electrical Technicians work?question toggle

    Electrical Technicians work in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, aerospace, telecommunications, and building systems. Their work may take place in facilities, laboratories, production environments, or at customer sites.

  • Can Electrical Technician jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, or senior Electrical Technician positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on factors such as location, industry, qualifications, responsibilities, and employer.

  • How can I find Electrical Technician jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional Electrical Technician openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.